All posts tagged with acid reflux
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-(Natural News) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is incredibly common in the U.S., affecting a third of American adults each week. Because it is so prevalent, pharmaceutical companies have come up with several drugs that claim to address it, but a new study shows that these medications are simply not alleviating people’s symptoms – and […]
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-(Natural News) Burning abdominal discomfort, chest pain and bloating after eating are all tell-tale signs of acid reflux. Getting a case of heartburn from time to time isn’t unusual, but it might be a sign of a more serious problem if it persists in the long run. Ekta Gupta, a gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, […]
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-(Natural News) Acid-reducing agents (ARAs) like antacids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are some of the most common medications prescribed for the treatment of heartburn. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition found that long-term use of PPIs leads to a decrease in the amount of Faecalibacterium, one of the most beneficial bacteria in the human […]
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-(Natural News) It’s becoming increasingly clear just how much antacids can interfere with your body’s ability to absorb calcium, and recent research shows that this isn’t just a problem you need to worry about as you get older. A study published in Pediatrics has found that babies who are given antacids during their first year […]
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-(Natural News) One thing is for certain in America. Check in to any hospital for more than just a morning or an afternoon, and you’re going to get loaded up with chemical medications and chemical-laden food that, together, will wreck your immune system and pollute your digestive tract with bad bacteria, mutated viruses, GMOs and […]
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-(Natural News) Gastrointestinal conditions are no walk in the park, and many people turn to prescription drugs to find relief or even get through their daily activities. Unfortunately, many of these drugs can cause a long list of unpleasant side effects, including the ultimate adverse effect: death. Take the example of proton pump inhibitors, or […]
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-(Natural News) According to the website Healthline.com, upwards of 30 percent of all Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic condition which causes heartburn or indigestion several times a week. In addition, millions more people struggle with heartburn on a regular basis, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed with GERD. Doctors are […]
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-(Natural News) Sometimes, your poop may turn out black. While it doesn’t automatically mean something has gone wrong in your body, it is wise to know the possible causes for black stools. There are three leading reasons for black stools: Food, consumable products, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The last is the most serious. If the black […]
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-(Natural News) According to the American Cancer Society, the number of people diagnosed with liver cancer has more than tripled since 1980. Around 42,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and the mortality rate is incredibly high, with the disease claiming 31,780 lives annually. While lifestyle and other factors may play a role in this […]
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-(Natural News) You don’t need to take proton pump inhibitors or other antacids to deal with the painful symptoms of heartburn. There are natural ways of relieving that burning feeling in your chest without resorting to potentially harmful drugs. Slow down and be mindful of how much you eat Healthy weight loss improves general health […]
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